Porcine Gelatin Derivative from Germany
Porcine gelatin derivative is a chemically modified gelatin from pig skin, used for microencapsulation in foods and vitamin coatings. It is classified under tariff item 3503.00.00 as a gelatin derivative, since it is not hardened or excluded by Chapter 35 notes. The chemical modification does not remove it from heading 35.03.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the chemical modification process to the CBSA, as heavily modified products may fall in Chapter 39
• Confirm the product is not for therapeutic use, which would shift classification to Chapter 30
• Keep certificates of analysis to demonstrate the gelatin content